Maryland Supreme Court Limits Montgomery County Gun Carry Ban

Summary

The Maryland Supreme Court, in the case *Montgomery County v. Engage Armament*, ruled on April 28, 2026, that Montgomery County exceeded its authority with key portions of its firearms ordinance. The Court found the county's effective ban on concealed carry within 100 yards of public assemblies for state permit holders and its 'ghost gun' ban (for serialized firearms) to be preempted by state law. Additionally, a ban on lawful conduct merely in the presence of a minor was also deemed preempted.